Hillary Woodworth
Dundas,Canada
Summary
Self-motivated Legal Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in legal research, document drafting, and case management. Excel in communication, time management, and problem-solving to deliver impactful support in fast-paced legal environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Assistant
Sullivan Festeryga LLP
Hamilton, ON
09.2024 - Current
- Drafted legal documents and correspondence for attorneys and clients.
- Organized case files and maintained accurate records of legal proceedings.
- Filed court documents electronically and ensured adherence to filing requirements.
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other dates.
- Co-op placement ensuring experience in production review summaries, drafting defence medical briefs, drafting pleadings, and drafting undertaking letters, etc.
Office Services Clerk
Sullivan Festeryga LLP
Hamilton, ON
08.2023 - Current
- Managed front desk operations and greeted visitors with professionalism as a backup receptionist.
- Handled incoming calls and directed them to appropriate departments.
- Distributed incoming mail and managed outbound correspondence.
- Managed and documented the proper removal of closed files (over 2,000) from the computer system database.
- Organized meetings and events.
- Operated office public spaces and individual work locations frequently to handle cleaning needs.
- Aided lawyers and assistants with entering time dockets, billing client accounts, culling and closing physical files, drafting and editing documents, and picking up and filing items at court.
Education
Diploma - Law Clerk
Northern College of Applied Arts And Technology
Haileybury, ON12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Criminal Justice
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON06.2023
Skills
- Office Equipment Operation
- Reception Duties
- Detail Orientation
- Telephone Etiquette
- Efficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PC Law, and Mac IOS
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Administrative Support
- Multitasking
- Court procedures
- Attention to detail
- Legal drafting
- Document filing
Community Service
Dundas Museum and Archives, Facilities Coordinator, Dundas, ON, 2016, Present, Facilitate and organize event beverages and snacks. Supervise and aid with event set up. Attend monthly meetings regarding recruiting monthly event presenters and topics. Aid in email newsletters to members and in the receipt of membership payment fees.
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Sullivan Festeryga LLP
09.2024 - Current
Office Services Clerk
Sullivan Festeryga LLP
08.2023 - Current
Diploma - Law Clerk
Northern College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Criminal Justice
Carleton University
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